Assistant U.S. Attorney — Criminal Prosecution & Trials

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas, located in Laredo, TX, seeks an attorney to join its federal team. This demanding role offers exposure to diverse prosecutions and appellate work within a large, four‑county district.

Required qualifications include a J.D. degree, active U.S. bar membership, U.S. citizenship, and a commitment to public service; preferred candidates show strong legal research, writing, and trial capabilities in a high‑volume setting.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree (or equivalent) and active bar membership by duty date.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong research and writing skills preferred.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Trial experience

Teamwork

Education

J.D. degree

Bar membership

Tools

Westlaw / Lexis

Job description

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas, located in Laredo, TX, seeks an attorney to join its federal team. This demanding role offers exposure to diverse prosecutions and appellate work within a large, four‑county district.

Required qualifications include a J.D. degree, active U.S. bar membership, U.S. citizenship, and a commitment to public service; preferred candidates show strong legal research, writing, and trial capabilities in a high‑volume setting.